Never before has a road race triggered the activation of what is "nerve central" for the city.

It's used for disaster planning and was tapped when world leaders converged in Honolulu two years ago.

But the Boston bombing has created a new reality.

"The EOC will be open and we will be monitoring the event from midnight, until 6 the next evening," said Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell.

Thirteen extra cameras have already been installed along the route and the city is working out the bugs to have them fully operational on race day.

Out on the course, expect to see extra uniformed officers and there will be plain-clothed officers you won't see.

Police also plan to tap its K-nine unit to check out anything suspicious.

"Our Number 1 priority is public safety," said Police Chief Louis Kealoha.

Police will set up a joint operations center partnering with state and federal law enforcement agencies.

The city has also been stepping up its efforts to keep sidewalks along the race route clear of other debris, tents or other items that could disguise hidden dangers.

"The process is already started. The focus is on the race route and we arenot going to stop until the race is done," said Ross Sasamura.

Precautions that organizers believe are necessary to protect what some call the people's race.

"We hope to work closely and collaboratively behind the scenes, to have a safe event on Sunday, and at the same time very importantly, maintaining the aloha spirit," said Honolulu Marathon President Jim Barahal.

On hand a key official of the New York City Marathon-- a recent race where 50 thousand people finished safely.

"It was the largest marathon ever in history and Dr. Barahal was there as an observer. He was able to see some of the things we did there and I am 110 percent sure that everything here will be safe and secure and most importantly, fun," said David Monti.

And a key message to the public: You can help too.

"Please folks, from now until the end of the marathon if you see something, say something. If you see something strange and it doesn’t feel right, your gut is telling you something, call 911," said Mayor Caldwell.

Striving for safety- City officials aren't cutting ANY corners ahead of the annual Honolulu Marathon. Good evening, I'm Paula Akana. We are just four-days away from the massive event- but following a deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon...Hawa ii authorities are taking extra steps. KITV4's Catherine Cruz is here with how Hawaii organizers are putting safety first. It's the new reality for large events. There will be added costs of more cops and cameras. For the first time in the history of the Honolulu marathon, the city will activate its emergency operations center. - nats marathon?? Never before has a road race triggered the activation of what is "nerve central" for the city It's used for disaster planning and was tapped when world leaders converged in Honolulu two years ago. But the Boston bombing has created a new reality. - Mayor 7:22- 7:27 - "The EOC will be open and we will be monitoring the event from midnight until six the next evening," 13 extra cameras have already been installed along the route and the city is working out the bugs to have them fully operational on race day. Out on the course, expect to see extra uniformed officers... And there will be plain-clothed officers you won't see. Police also plan to tap its canine unit to check out anything suspicious. Chief Louis kealoha 6:50- 6:52 - "Our number one priority is public safety." Police will set up a joint operations center partnering with state and federal law enforcement agencies. The city has also been stepping up its efforts to keep sidewalks along the race route clear of other debris, tents or other items that could disguise hidden dangers. - Ross Sasamura 24; 49 24:55 -"The process is already started. The focus is on the race route and we arenot going to stop until the race is done" All necessary precautions that organizers believe are necessary to protect what some call the "people's race"..... - Jim Barahal 4: 46- 4:55 -"To work closely and collaboratively behind the scenes, to have a safe event on Sunday, and at the same time very importantly, maintaining the aloha spirit," On hand a key planner of the New York city marathon-- a recent race where 50 thosuand people finished safely. - David Monti 22:02-22:17 - "It was the largest marathon ever in history and Dr. Barahal was there as an observer and he was able to see some of the things we did there and I am 110 percent sure that everything here will be safe and secure and most importantly, fun." And a key message to the public: YOU can help too. - Mayor 20:45 -21:01 - "Please folks, from now until the end of the marathon if you see something, say something. If you see something strange and it doesnt feel right, your gut is telling you something, call 911." The city isn't sure what the final price tag of the extra security will be. It's focus has been on the preparations leading up to the event and keeping it safe back